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Patent GB-2258583-A (GB)
Title: Video recorder remote control
Inventor: HOGG BRUCE RANDOLPH
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 1991-08-06
Abstract: A video recorder remote control uses a portable acoustic generator 7 which transmits instructions to the video recorder down a telephone link, an acoustic decoder 2 is associated with the video recorder to convert the acoustic signals into commands for the video recorder. A diverter 5 is included in the telephone link to allow it to be used for normal calls as well as programming the video recorder. The decoder may communicate with the VCR over an infrared link 8. Control data may be input into the transmitter 7 and sent at high speed over the telephone link, To accommodate an answering machine at the subscriber station 3, the diverter may activate both the decoder and the answering machine, subsequently disabling the answering machine if control tones are received. Information indicating whether the VCR is in the "timer set" mode may be reverted to the caller at 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247281-A (GB)
Title: Ic. engine ignition timing control
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: F02P5/153
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: The basic speed and load responsive ignition timing is retarded theta RET, which may vary with engine operating conditions on acceleration detected by a rise in intake manifold pressure PBA or by throttle valve opening rate above a predetermined level  DELTA P2. The return to the basic timing occurs in steps  theta  DEG  if the acceleration rises above a second reference level  DELTA P3 and by larger steps A theta 1 if below this level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259387-A (GB)
Title: Communications apparatus
Inventor: GARACH ODED
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 1991-09-07
Abstract: In communications apparatus, e.g. remote data/control apparatus, a first unit and a second, remote unit are arranged to exchange messages over a communication channel. To avoid collision between responses between different remote units, the first unit has means for requesting a response from the second unit and means for communicating to the second unit a value representing a time delay and the second unit has means for monitoring the channel, determining when the channel becomes free and transmitting its response to the first unit delayed by that time delay after the channel becomes free.
Patent GB-2249984-A (GB)
Title: Device for welding pipes to each other
Inventor: RINALDI FERNANDO
IPC: B23K9/028
Filed: 1991-10-30
Abstract: In a device for welding together pipe ends of pipes (1) held mutually in line, a fixing band (3) is first clamped around a pipe and a ring frame (9) is then arranged thorearound with closing cover sections (15) moved by fluid devices 16. The frame (9) is provided with guide rail means (22) for guiding at least one welding carriage (21) along the periphery of a ring weld. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265075-A (GB)
Title: Insect protective hood
Inventor: LEE CHIH-CHIANG
IPC: A01K55/00
Filed: 1992-03-18
Abstract: The hood is composed of two main parts, one part is made of a material which is able to resist invasion of insects, especially stinging, poisonous insects, and includes the top, the right-handed and left-handed side walls and the rear wall; the other part is an insect-protective screen 23 forming the front of the hood and made of cheese cloth or the like. Extending across the middle of the screen is a zipper which enables the screen to be opened and closed. Above and below the said zipper 30, fixed on two vertical bands 27 on either side of the hood, are two semi-circular bars 28, 29 that support the screen in use. Furthermore, when not in use, and after opening the zipper, the bars support the hood about the neck of the wearer in a flattened state (Figs. 7 to 9). The top of the hood, when in use, is supported by a cap (Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267872-A (GB)
Title: Position-retaining bar for a toy stroller
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: The position-retaining bar consists of two pivotally connected strips (4, 14). Each strip (4, 14) has a first end pivotally attached to a cross rod of the toy stroller, a second end from which a finger (8, 18) extends, a hole between the ends and a block (12, 22) on a side thereof for bearing the finger (18, 8) of the other strip. A rivet penetrates the holes for pivotally connecting the strips (4, 14). An upper portion of the block (12) extends to form a flexible locking lever (24) which restrains the finger (18) of the other strip (14) from being urged past the lever (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268129-A (GB)
Title: Safety steering arrangements for vehicles.
Inventor: HAYWARD ROLAND JOHN
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1992-06-27
Abstract: The vehicle steering apparatus comprises a steering rack 15 for transmitting steering movement to road wheels 18. Retention members on the steering rack mountings 16 are normally arranged to prevent rotation of the steering rack 15, however, in the event of the impact, the retention members are withdrawn by a cable 36 to permit rotation of the steering rack 15. In further embodiments a steering shaft is provided with sections which deform or fracture when the shaft is subjected to abnormal forces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258122-A (GB)
Title: Detecting intermodulation distortion in a radio frequency receiver
Inventor: JOHNSON JR ROBERT M
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: A radio frequency receiver (300) typically contains electronic devices commonly used in amplifying or mixing circuits (315), (339), the non-ideal characteristics of which lead to intermodulation (IM) distortion. A measurement of the amplitude of the received signal (301) is taken both unattenuated and attenuated. The difference between the two measurements is compared to predetermined limits wherein the received signal (301) is determined to be valid, invalid or unsure. A valid received signal is demodulated in the receiver (300). An invalid signal, confirming the presence of IM distortion, is rejected. The unsure signal may be rejected or demodulated as determined by the receiver designer. This type of signal characterization is particularly useful for cellular radiotelephones attempting to gain access to the system provider in which it is registered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269569-A (GB)
Title: Automobile powered by electrolysis of water.
Inventor: MORRISH PETER MICHAEL JEFFERY
IPC: F02B1/04
Filed: 1992-08-11
Abstract: The automobile engine is a standard version of those used in modern automobiles but the fuel used to power the engine is an air and hydrogen mixture. The hydrogen constituent of the fuel supply is obtained by electrolysis of water using the spare or excess electric current supplied by the automobiles conventional generator (10). The engine of the car is initially started by the oar battery (1) electrical supply which is used to rotate the generator (10) and so the crank shaft (6) until the engine starts to run on the hydrogen and air fuel supply. The engine is kept running from the supply of hydrogen from a reservoir (2) which is supplied from the electrolysing chamber (4). Air from inlet (11) is mixed with the hydrogen at the inlet manifold (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262176-A (GB)
Title: Sheet counting machine
Inventor: TAKARADA YUJI
IPC: G07D9/04
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: A sheet counting machine (1) includes a sheet depositing portion (6), an endless belt (14) for feeding the sheets to a counter (17, 18), and a stacker (5) for stacking the counted sheets. An operator actuated portion and a display are formed on an inner surface of a first lid (2) so that these are not exposed when the first lid (2) is closed, and the stacker (5) is formed inside a second lid (3) so as not to be exposed when the second lid (3) is closed. Control means controls the endless belt (14) so as to be driven only when the second lid (3) is opened in the predetermined manner so that the stacker (5) is formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266307-A (GB)
Title: Microbial transformation product of L-679,934
Inventor: ARISON BYRON H
IPC: C12P19/44
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: Described is a new immunosuppressant. L-683,519, a monodemethylated rearranged derivative of L-679,934, (FK-506) produced under fermentation conditions utilizing the microorganism, unidentified Actinomycete (Merck Culture Collection MA 6474) ATCC No. 53828.   <IMAGE>   The macrolide immunosuppressant is useful in preventing human host rejection of foreign organ transplants, e.g. bone marrow and heart transplants.
Patent GB-2279918-A (GB)
Title: Treadle-cycle
Inventor: ENTWISTLE ARTHUR
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: Pedals 22 are guided for linear movement in slotted tubes 18 and are coupled via flexible members 24 to one-way clutch or free wheel 27 which in turn rotates drive wheel 28. The pedals can be operated independently, a return spring acting to return them to the upper position. Alternatively the pedals can be interconnected so downward movement of one returns the other to the upper position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282553-A (GB)
Title: Cam shaping
Inventor: WYATT COLIN
IPC: B23C3/08
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: A cam blank (27) is shaped by a rotating wheel or cutter (10) to provide a cam with a peripheral surface having a required shape. Relative movement is brought about between an axis (30) about which the cam blank (27) is rotated and the wheel or cutter (10). The relative movement causes the wheel or cutter (10) to move around the peripheral surface of the cam blank (27) removing a required amount of material from each point on this surface. The relative movement is controlled by a computer (44) which operates to cause the wheel or cutter (10) to move around the cam blank (27) along a series of arcs which are concentric with and of equal angular extent with a series of circular arcs representing the required shape of the peripheral surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282979-A (GB)
Title: Particle collection systems
Inventor: HUYTON PAUL JAMES
IPC: B04C5/14
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: A particle collection system comprises a series of parallel troughs 11, 12 in a blast room floor for receiving particles therein. Collection ducts 15, 16 receive particles from the troughs 11, 12, and air flow inducers 18, 20 connected to the collection ducts 15, 16 induce relatively large volume carrier air flows at relatively low pressure in the collection ducts 15, 16 in response to relatively small volume control air flows at relatively high pressure to draw particles along the collection ducts into common recovery conduit 31 along which the particles are conducted towards a particle collection zone. The air requirement of such a system is relatively low, and thus the capacity of associated air components, such as a fan or cyclone, may be lower than would otherwise be required, so that the system as a whole is economical both to install and to run. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-933974-A (GB)
Abstract: 933,974. Ammeters. JOSEPH LUCAS (INDUSTRIES) Ltd. Feb. 1, 1962 [Feb. 6, 1961], No. 4335/61. Class 37. A moving iron ammeter, particularly for use in cars, has its current coil 14 held in position by two insulating plates 15, 13. The coil projects into a hole in plate 13. The permanent magnet 9 for centering the instrument pointer 12 at zero input is housed in a recess in a plate 9 an extension 10 of which supports the pivot 11 of a pointer 12.
Patent GB-2277580-A (GB)
Title: Three-way lamp base using a push-on contact and method of making same
Inventor: KRAGE JR HARVEY WALTER
IPC: H01J5/56
Filed: 1994-04-06
Abstract: A method of forming a base for a three-way lamp includes molding a shell (14) and an eyelet (28) at opposite ends of an insulating material (22). A radial shoulder is formed in the insulating material between the eyelet and shell and adapted to receive an annular contact (38) after the insulating material has cured. Adjacent the shoulder, a recess (58) is formed in the insulating material that communicates with a lead wire opening (56). This permits a lead wire (66) to be fed through the opening, deformed outwardly into the recess, and the annular contact advanced over the eyelet into engagement with the radial shoulder. The lead wire and annular contact are then subsequently secured together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280691-A (GB)
Title: Two-coloured concrete tile; method and apparatus for its manufacture
Inventor: FECHNER SCOTT W
IPC: B28B5/02
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A concrete tile of integral, one-piece construction has left side and right side portions of different colouring which extends through the entire thickness of the relatively thin, generally planar tile. An upper surface of the tile has a groove separating the differently coloured portions, which have different lengths, providing the tile with a stepped front edge. A method of making the tile dispenses wet mortar having two different colours from 18, 20, into a partitioned pug box 16 for disposition onto opposite sides of a pallet 22, so that the two different colours reside on the pallet in side-by-side relation. The wet mortar is metered and compressed by a roller and shaped by a slipper to a desired cross-sectional shape, and then chopped by a knife to form individual tiles with desired edge configurations. The mortar is cured and then removed from the pallets to form the completed tiles. The method may be continuous, on a conveyor 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280534-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: FURUYA ETSUO
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: A number of LEDs 6 are vertically and horizontally arrayed on a printed circuit board 5, thereby forming a display surface. Switches 7 for turning on or off the LEDs 6 and keeping them in an on or off state are provided at locations corresponding to or close to the LEDs 6. With this construction, the LEDs 6 can be turned on or off directly from the display surface. In one embodiment the switches are actuated by a needle like member 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283148-A (GB)
Title: Unsteadiness compensation in solid state imagers
Inventor: WIGHT RALPH H
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 1994-10-11
Abstract: An apparatus for reducing the effect of smear in a TDI image detector comprises a charge accumulation device (304) which stores a row (308) of electrical charges representing a sensed image, the charges being blurred due to motion of the electronic imager. The imager includes a shift register (302) for generating a blurred video line by concatenating the blurred charges and an image unsteadiness compensator (312) which receives motion information from sensors (314) representing motion of the electronic imager. The image unsteadiness compensator (312) computes image wander of the blurred charges by using the motion information and generates a corrected video line from the blurred video line by using the image wander computation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287526-A (GB)
Title: Coordinate inputting apparatus and keyboard
Inventor: NARUSAWA TSUYOSHI
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: The device includes a base (2) including a pedestal in the form of a flat plate and a columnar member (1) in the form of a quadrangle prism provided uprightly on the pedestal, strain gauges (3) fixedly adhered to four outer side faces of the columnar body, a flexible cable (4) connected to each strain gauge, and a cap (5) mounted at the top of the columnar member. The pointing device is secured to a metal plate in the inside of a keyboard inputting apparatus such that the cap projects upwardly farther than the top face of a housing of the keyboard inputting apparatus and is located between different key tops of key switches of the keyboard inputting apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293191-A (GB)
Title: Sealing strip for vehicle window
Inventor: BAUMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B60J10/08
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for attachment to the window frame (8) running around a window opening on a vehicle door comprises a sealing strip (24) made of extruded plastics or rubber material and incorporating metal reinforcement (34). The strip (24) fits over a flange (18) forming part of the window frame and locks into a channel (22) formed in the frame. The strip (24) also has a lip (42) which defines a channel (44) for receiving the window glass (46). The strip has a locking protrusion (30) having a shoulder (32) and a hollow interior chamber (31). The latter enables the shoulder (32) to pivot about a pivot point (52) to allow the shoulder (32) to pass over a re-entrant lip (23) at the mouth of the channel (22) and to lock behind the lip (23). The strip (24) can thus be fitted and removed without the use of a tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289619-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for splitting a bale of fibrous material
Inventor: MCHALE PADDRAIC CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for splitting a bale (2) comprises a support framework (4) for mounting on a three point linkage of a tractor. A pair of tines (12) extend from the framework (4) for supporting the bale (2). A knife (18) pivotally connected by a main pivot pin (18) to the support framework (4) is pivotal downwardly by a ram (22) for splitting the bale (2). The knife (18) comprises a blade (30) having a plain cutting edge (31) which is formed by two culling edge portions (35) which extend from a forward mid portion (36) at an angle of 165( to each other. The blade (30) is reinforced to prevent sideward bowing of the blade (30) by a pair of reinforcing plate members (32) and a top plate member (40) which are secured to the blade (30) to minimise drag between the knife (18) and the bale (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304085-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle bonnet and engine compartment air flow arrangement
Inventor: BASNETT MICHAEL NEIL
IPC: B60K13/02
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: The engine compartment 12 has an air deflector 40 therein preferably on the underside of the bonnet 22, by which air passing under the bonnet 22 during travel of the vehicle 10 is deflected so as to follow a desired path. Preferably, the deflector 40 is positioned to prevent air flowing beneath the bonnet 22 to an upper bulk-head area of the vehicle behind the engine 16 to minimise air-cooling of temperature sensitive parts during travel of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2292426-A (GB)
Title: Differential gear unit having second torque path to maintain limited slip for very low wheel grip
Inventor: HAGIWARA MAKOTO
IPC: F16H48/285
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: A differential gear unit comprises a differential gear case (10), first and second side gears (31 and 32) rotating together with first and second output shafts (41 and 45), respectively; first and second differential gears (35 and 36) engaged with one of the first and second side gears (31 and 32) and rotatably supported within cylindrical holes (12 and 13), respectively, so as to be partially engaged with each other to move circularly together with the differential gear case (10); and a torque transmission means such as a viscous coupling (50) capable of transmitting, between a hub rotating together with the output shaft (45) and a housing (51), a torque in response to a difference in the speed. The outer periphery of the housing (51) is provided with a cam surface to be engaged, in the direction of rotation, with the first and second differential gears (35 and 36) to press and bias the differential gears against the inner cylindrical surfaces (14 and 15) of the cylindrical holes (12 and 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305844-A (GB)
Title: Cream filling for sponge cakes
Inventor: MALAVOLTA ARISTIDE ROMANO
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 1995-10-04
Abstract: A cream composition for sponge cakes includes milk proteins, condensed milk and hydrogenated plant fats among its ingredients.
Patent GB-2298865-A (GB)
Title: Composite pigmentary material
Inventor: SIMPSON LESLIE AINSLEY
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: A process for preparing a structured composite pigmentary material comprises forming an aqueous dispersion of uncoated particles of titanium dioxide at a pH value at which the particles have a surface charge and subjecting the dispersion to cross-flow filtration until the dispersion contains more than 50% by weight titanium dioxide. The concentrated dispersion is mixed with a dispersion of chemically distinct particles having a surface charge of opposite sign under conditions which ensure that the sign of the surface charge on either of the particulate materials is not reversed. In the resultant composite pigmentary material the titanium dioxide particles are held in association with the chemically distinct particles as a result of said surface charges. The structured composite can be used to produce paints having higher opacity than conventional paints containing an equivalent amount of titanium dioxide and the durability of these paints is better than a conventional paint containing a similar amount of uncoated titanium dioxide.
Patent GB-2313019-A (GB)
Title: Direct mode communications repeater
Inventor: VALENTINE STEPHEN THOMAS
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1996-05-09
Abstract: A repeater 3, for direct mode communication, builds up a database of broadcast information which may then be used to periodically transmit data relating to past, present, and possibly future channel usage to mobile stations 1,5,9,7 capable of monitoring the direct mode channel. This broadcast information may be transmitted during preset frames of a TDM system or during periods of inactivity of the repeater. The information is intended for example to inform users on the direct mode channel of groups or individuals who have used the channel recently and, if desired, the time since last transmission, thus providing an indication that such users still may be within the coverage area of the repeater and therefore contactable.
Patent GB-2311158-A (GB)
Title: Dual technology object detection device
Inventor: KENNY PAUL MARTIN
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: The device is provided with independent range finding means 10-13 and movement sensing means 14-16, the sensing means generating output signals in response to the detection of an object, which output signals provide information as to the range and size of the object detected, and a comparator means for comparing the output signal from the sensing means with a pre-set threshold level. The range finding means is preferably ultrasonic while the movement sensing means may be a PIR sensor or a microwave Doppler sensor.
Patent GB-2315162-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard switch
Inventor: YU CHING-CHIANG
IPC: H01H3/12
Filed: 1996-07-11
Abstract: A keyboard switch comprises first and second movable elements (20,30) engaged with each other and connected between a keycap (12) and a keyseat (11). The first and second elements (20,30) are provided with interengageable pressing boards (25,34), and interengageable slots (24) and shafts (33). When the keycap (12) is pressed at any position thereof, the keycap (12) will move downwardly in a well balanced and stable manner. When the key cap (12) is released, it will return to its original position as a result of an elastic rubber pad mounted within the keyseat (11).
Patent GB-2315805-A (GB)
Title: Locking Mechanism
Inventor: BROOKS LES
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: A Locking mechanism 10 to lock two co-operating members 11, 12 includes a male part 13 engageable into a female part 14. A sleeve 14 surrounds the male part 13 and has a projection 16 at one end. The sleeve 15 is movable with the male part 13 and in the fully locked position of the locking mechanism i.e. the male part fully engaged within the female part, reveals a green band on the operating member 11 with projection 16 extending beyond that member. The projection 16 can be felt by touch. Therefore a visual as well as a tactile indicator is provided to show the fully locked position of the locking mechanism.